Tacoma Public Utilities to present proposed rates at public meeting

Tacoma Power and Tacoma Water customers who want to learn more about proposed rate adjustments can attend an informational session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

The adjustments include a rate increase of an estimated average of $2.20 per month for Tacoma Power customers in 2015.

Tacoma Water customers who live in Tacoma will see an estimated average increase of about $2.60 per month. That includes a flat monthly fee of about $1 included in their bill to cover the cost of fire hydrant service.

Tacoma Water customers who live outside of Tacoma will see an estimated increase of about $2.10 per month.

The Public Utility Board will vote on the proposed rates on Feb. 25. The City Council will vote in March. If approved, the new rates will go into effect April 1.

The informational session will be in the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium Conference Room, 3628 S. 35th St., Tacoma.

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